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Uses of Litter

Published: January 7, 2013
Summary
• As Biomass for generating Electricity  • As fertilizer for crop production  • Biogas production  • Compost improvement  • Feed in fish ponds  A substantial proportion of the litter or manure is estimated to be disposed of by spreading on croplands and in aquaculture ponds.  Poultry Litter is considered as high value-fertil...
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vijayaraghavan gonuguntla
Agri Life
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Eduardo Espinoza
12 de diciembre de 2023
"HORMONES:
Chicken manure is full of hormones particularly estrogen that make their way into the agricultural produce and may lead to uterine and breast cancer and reproductive problems in the consumers.
Poultry manure which acts as a vehicle for the phosphorus can well promote pathogens that may affect the plant life. " -A serious accusation that needs to be substantiated or clarified, depending on the country or company indicated... Otherwise it is a general lie...
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